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The Contemplative Mind - Illustration on contemplation | IllustrateTheWord

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Spiritual Discipline

The Contemplative Mind

By The Cloud of UnknowingSource: The Cloud of Unknowing - Anonymous, 14th century (Public Domain)Short37 words

Contemplation is a gift of grace. It comes to the soul that has prepared itself through meditation and prayer. In contemplation, the soul rests in God without words, without thoughts, simply abiding in His presence and love.

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